22.06.2026 21:00
Dirk Kuyt has arrived in Istanbul to become Ismail Kartal's assistant at Fenerbahçe. The Dutch coach said, "It's great to be back."
Dutch technical man Dirk Kuyt came to Istanbul to work at Fenerbahçe, the club he played for during his football career.
BECOMES İSMAİL KARTAL'S ASSISTANT
Dutch technical director Dirk Kuyt left the Dutch team FC Dordrecht, where he was working, to take on the role of assistant to Fenerbahçe's technical director İsmail Kartal.
ARRIVED IN ISTANBUL
Dirk Kuyt, who bid farewell to his team in the morning, set foot in Istanbul around 19:30. Making a brief statement after landing in Istanbul, Kuyt said, "I am very happy to be here. I will work with Aziz Yıldırım and İsmail Kartal again. I can't wait for that."
COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID
While it was stated that this separation occurred despite the Dutch club's previous statements that "We will not let him go," it was reported that Fenerbahçe will pay compensation to FC Dordrecht to terminate Dirk Kuyt's contract.